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Eye in the sky, support on the ground: The Texas Air National Guard's MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) provides daily support for search and rescue operations in Kerrville and Central Texas. Video byMichael Linan.
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A short-form video produced by the National Guard Bureau highlights the Citizen-Soldiers and Citizen-Airmen of the National Guard in celebration of Independence Day, July 4, 2025. The reel features patriotic imagery and underscores the National Guard’s dual mission—supporting state governors during domestic operations and serving the nation in federal missions worldwide. Video by Master Sgt. Brandy Fowler.
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Sgt. Nicolas Gallegos, with the 1st Battalion, 143rd Field Artillery Regiment, California Army National Guard, speaks about his experiences during the mission to protect federal buildings and property in the Los Angeles area, at Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos, California, June 25, 2025. U.S. Northern Command is supporting federal agencies by providing military forces to protect federal functions, personnel, and property in the greater Los Angeles area. On June 7, the Secretary of Defense directed USNORTHCOM to establish Task Force 51 to oversee Title 10 forces supporting this mission. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Christy Sherman.
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U.S. Army Soldiers from A Troop, 1st Squadron, 18th Cavalry Regiment, California Army National Guard, participate in civil disturbance response training at Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos, June 22, 2025. The training included shield formations, coordinated movement, and detainment techniques to prepare Soldiers to protect federal law enforcement and property during civil unrest. U.S. Northern Command is supporting federal agencies by providing military forces to protect federal functions, personnel, and property in the greater Los Angeles area. On June 7, the Secretary of Defense directed USNORTHCOM to establish Task Force 51 to oversee Title 10 forces supporting this mission. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Christy Sherman.
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More than 600 Army and Air National Guard members took part in the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday parade and related activities on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., June 14, 2025. Guard members marched in the parade and supported behind-the-scenes roles, such as manning traffic control points, crowd management, and security operations. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Christy Sherman.
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The Illinois Army National Guard trained alongside their partner nation of Poland June 1–15. A team from Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment, worked shoulder to shoulder with Poland’s Territorial Defence Forces to train on the FGM-148 Javelin—a shoulder-fired, anti-tank guided missile system—refining anti-armor tactics and fire coordination. The training focused on lethality, precision engagement, and joint maneuver planning through simulated engagements and integrated field exercises. This exchange reflected years of partnership and operational growth through the State Partnership Program. Video by Master Sgt. Amber Monio.
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The Illinois Army National Guard trained alongside their partner nation of Poland June 1–15. A four-person medical team from Charlie Company, 634th Brigade Support Battalion, worked with Poland’s Territorial Defence Forces to advise on combat casualty care techniques. Integrated with Polish instructors, the training emphasized decision-making, casualty evacuation, and the realities of battlefield medicine. Through hands-on experience with multiple evacuation methods and a culminating mission involving simulated combat, the exchange strengthened interoperability and trust, key outcomes of the State Partnership Program. Video by Master Sgt. Brandy Fowler.
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Maj. David Schonberg, commander, Force Support Squadron, 113th Wing, D.C. Air National Guard, shares his perspective on supporting the 250th U.S. Army Birthday celebration scheduled for June 14, 2025, at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Video by Master Sgt. Amber Monio.
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The Illinois Army National Guard partnered with Poland’s Territorial Defence Forces June 1–15 to train remote observers on call-for-fire missions and targeting tactics. Soldiers from the 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team are helping Poland expand its capability to integrate artillery into their TDF structure—a key step in modernizing defense efforts. The training includes observer techniques, drone integration, and battlefield targeting, mirroring lessons learned from modern conflicts. This collaboration strengthens interoperability and reflects a long-standing partnership under the State Partnership Program. Video by Master Sgt. Amber Monio.
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The Illinois Army National Guard is training alongside their partner nation of Poland June 1-15. Five snipers—three from the 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry Regiment, and two from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment—are working with Poland’s Territorial Defense Forces and border guards to enhance advanced marksmanship and patrolling skills. The training is focused on increasing lethality, mobility, and survivability through real-world tactics, including tripod shooting and egress planning. This exchange reflects years of partnership and mutual growth under the State Partnership Program. Video by Master Sgt. Amber Monio.
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Guam Army National Guard medics train Philippine Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Reservists in Cavite, Philippines, May 21–24, 2025. The exchange focused on Tactical Combat Casualty Care and tactical movement techniques, culminating in a simulated exercise to reinforce readiness and interoperability. Guam and the Philippines have shared a partnership through the DOD National Guard State Partnership Program relationship since 2000, building lasting cooperation and enhancing regional security. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Christy Sherman.
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Service members from various states participate in pregame ceremonies at the Washington Nationals baseball game May 22, 2025, at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. National Guard Day at the stadium kicks off a series of branch appreciation days where the Nationals dedicate one game to each of the six branches of the military. Video by Master Sgt. Brandy Fowler.
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Soldiers with the Guam Army National Guard lead medical training with Philippine Reservists in Cavite, Philippines, May 21, 2025. The engagement was part of the National Guard State Partnership Program, which links U.S. states with partner nations to build military-to-military relationships and increase interoperability. This exchange marked over 25 years of cooperation between Guam and the Philippines, and focused on tactical combat casualty care and small-unit movement techniques. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Christy Sherman.
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Arizona Army National Guard members assigned to the Arizona Counterdrug Task Force inspect railcars at the Rio Rico train station near Nogales, Ariz., April 30, 2025. The rail teams work alongside U.S. Customs and Border Protection under Task Force Stopping Arizona Fentanyl Epidemic (Task Force SAFE) to help detect and deter the smuggling of narcotics at the southern border. Video Sgt. 1st Class Christy Sherman.
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D.C. Army National Guard pilots conduct Helicopter Underwater Egress Training with members of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, April 23–24, 2025. By simulating hurricane-force winds, thunder, lightning, and storm surge, HUET aims to build the skills needed to escape and endure, increasing survivability after a water landing. Video by Maj. Robert Schapiro; Edited by Air National Guard Master Sgt. Brandy Fowler.
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Arizona Army National Guard members assigned to the Arizona Counterdrug Task Force inspect railcars at the Rio Rico train station near Nogales, Ariz., April 30, 2025. The rail teams work alongside U.S. Customs and Border Protection under Task Force Stopping Arizona Fentanyl Epidemic (Task Force SAFE) to help detect and deter the smuggling of narcotics at the southern border. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Christy Sherman.
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Soldiers with the Texas Army National Guard work with U.S. Border Patrol agents along the Rio Grande and U.S. - Mexico border near Roma, Texas, as part of Operation Lone Star, April 23, 2025. Operation Lone Star is a Texas National Guard mission to deter, detect, and interdict illegal border crossings and transnational criminal activity along the Texas-Mexico border. Video by Master Sgt. Amber Monio.
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Soldiers with the Texas Army National Guard work with U.S. Border Patrol agents along the Rio Grande and U.S. - Mexico border near Roma, Texas, as part of Operation Lone Star, April 23, 2025. Operation Lone Star is a Texas National Guard mission to deter, detect, and interdict illegal border crossings and transnational criminal activity along the Texas-Mexico border. Video by Master Sgt. Amber Monio.
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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Task Force Sentinel conduct aerial reconnaissance operations along the southern border. Under the direction of U.S. Northern Command, Joint Task Force–Southern Border aligns efforts to seal the southern border and repel illegal activity and is responsible for full-scale, agile, and all-domain operations, which will allow for more effective and efficient DoD operations. Video by Sgt. Elijah Ingram.
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Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment (Airborne), Nebraska Army National Guard, conduct an airborne operation at the Husker Drop Zone, March 7, 2025. The event marked the unit’s first jump of the year, with more than 200 paratroopers participating. Airborne operations like this aim to help Soldiers maintain individual and collective proficiency, a key component of airborne training requirements following completion of the U.S. Army Airborne School at Fort Moore, Georgia. These exercises are intended to support unit readiness by reinforcing tactical skills and maintaining the capability to deploy by air when needed. Video by Staff Sgt. Gauret Stearns; Edited by Master Sgt. Brandy Fowler.
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Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment (Airborne), Nebraska Army National Guard, conduct an airborne operation at the Husker Drop Zone, March 7, 2025. The event marked the unit’s first jump of the year, with more than 200 paratroopers participating. Airborne operations like this aim to help Soldiers maintain individual and collective proficiency, a key component of airborne training requirements following completion of the U.S. Army Airborne School at Fort Moore, Georgia. Video by Staff Sgt. Gauret Stearns; edited by U.S. Air National Guard Master Sgt. Brandy Fowler.
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Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers with the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team participate in a combined arms training exercise at Yakima Training Center, Washington, April 3, 2025. The training brought together infantry and combat engineer units to maneuver through a mock urban environment. The exercise aimed to build unit cohesion, improve readiness, and enhance the Guard’s ability to operate in complex terrain. Video by Maj. W. Chris Clyne; edited by U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Christy Sherman.
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Texas Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to Task Force East, Transportation Company, Boat Platoon, patrol the Rio Grande near McAllen, Texas, as part of Operation Lone Star, March 21-22, 2025. The boat crews conduct day and night operations to help deter illegal border crossings and support state and federal law enforcement partners. These operations highlight interagency collaboration and security measures in support of border security. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Christy Sherman.
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The Colorado Air National Guard supported Red Flag 25-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, marking the exercise’s 50th anniversary. Airmen from the 140th Maintenance Group honed their skills by prepping and loading munitions between aircraft and troubleshooting complex avionics on F-16 Fighting Falcons. Red Flag is the Air Force’s premier combat training exercise, designed to simulate real-world, high-end conflict. This iteration emphasized joint operations and command and control in direct support of the warfighter. Video by Tech. Sgt. Chance Johnson, edited by Master Sgt. Amber Monio.
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Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers use CH-47F Chinook helicopters to conduct heavy lift operations in support of Project Convergence Capstone 5. The aircraft transported Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division’s Combat Aviation Brigade and equipment from the Army Futures Command during field training exercises. The Oregon crews operated alongside British Soldiers and North Carolina personnel to integrate unmanned aerial vehicles and ground components with infantry forces in simulated battlefield movements. Despite variable weather conditions, the CH-47 crews executed mission objectives and gained real-world training experience through live cargo operations.
Video by Aaron Perkins; edited by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brandy Fowler.
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Texas Army National Guard Soldiers with the Tactical Engineer Platoon install 264 feet of anti-climb barrier panels on private property at the southern border near Los Ebanos, Texas, March 24, 2025. The mission is part of Operation Lone Star, which aims to prevent illegal crossings and support local landowners along the southern border. These operations highlight interagency collaboration and security measures in support of border security. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Christy Sherman.
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Texas Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to Task Force East, Transportation Company, Boat Platoon, patrol the Rio Grande near McAllen, Texas, as part of Operation Lone Star, March 21-22, 2025. The boat crews conduct day and night operations to help deter illegal border crossings and support state and federal law enforcement partners. These operations highlight interagency collaboration and security measures in support of border security. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Christy Sherman.
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Texas Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to Task Force East, Transportation Company, Boat Platoon, patrol the Rio Grande near McAllen, Texas, as part of Operation Lone Star, March 21-22, 2025. The boat crews conduct day and night operations and aim to deter illegal border crossings and support state and federal law enforcement partners. These operations highlight interagency collaboration and security measures in support of border security. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Christy Sherman.
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The Georgia Army National Guard is reinforcing its 30-year partnership with the country of Georgia during its annual Best Warrior Competition, March 9-14, highlighting interoperability between the forces. The event has brought together 15 participants from the Georgia Army National Guard and the Georgian Defence Forces. Competitors are being tested in events such as the Army Combat Fitness Test, land navigation, weapons proficiency, and combat water survival, showcasing their readiness and lethality. Winners will advance to the Region III Best Warrior Competition, representing the state of Georgia at the next level. Video by Spc. Chasity Williams and Spc. Katlynn Pickle, edited by Air Force Master Sgt. Amber Monio.
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Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers conduct training alongside the Finnish Army during Exercise Arctic Forge 25, Helsinki, Finland, Feb. 24, 2025. This event is a multilateral exercise focused on enhancing Arctic military capabilities, with a focus on honing skills in austere conditions while reinforcing partnerships, strengthening alliances, and increasing readiness. Video by Staff Sgt. Marc Heaton; edited by Master Sgt. Brandy Fowler.
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U.S. Soldiers with the California Army National Guard and the Texas National Guard’s Operation Lone Star conduct security operations along the southern border in New Mexico and Texas, Jan. 25, 2025 to Feb. 5, 2025. The National Guard works alongside U.S. Customs and Border Protection to enhance surveillance and monitoring efforts. These operations highlight interagency collaboration and security measures in support of border security. Name tapes have been blurred for security purposes. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Christy Van Drunen.
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Members of the California Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 160th Infantry Regiment assist in brush clearing in the aftermath of the Los Angeles wildfires as a part of Task Force Rattlesnake. The task force is an ongoing partnership with the California National Guard and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or CALFIRE. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Whitney Hughes.
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A California Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk aircrew performs aerial reconnaissance of areas affected by wildfires in Los Angeles, California, Jan. 15, 2025. More than 2,500 National Guard members on duty as part of wildfire response efforts manning traffic control points, providing security, and serving in aerial and ground firefighting crews in support of state and local authorities. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Jon Soucy.
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A California Air National Guard MAFFS (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System) equipped C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 146th Airlift Wing provides support to wildland fire suppression efforts by dropping a line of fire retardant on the Palisades Fire in the mountains above the Pacific Palisades, California, Jan. 11, 2025.. Video by Master Sgt. Nicholas Carzis.
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The National Guard says good-bye to retired Lt. Gen. Herbert R. Temple Jr., the 21st chief, National Guard Bureau, who passed away Dec. 29 at the age of 96. Temple enlisted in the California Army National Guard in 1947, served in the Korean War, and then in a variety of staff and command assignments before being named CNGB in 1986, where he was instrumental in shaping the National Guard of today. He retired in 1990 after 43 years of military service. Video by Master Sgt. Brandy Fowler.
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During 2024, the National Guard deployed overseas, took part in large-scale training exercises, built enduring partnerships and responded to emergencies at home. As the year closes out, the National Guard remains ready to meet state and federal missions and satisfy overseas security requirements. Video by Master Sgt. Amber Monio.